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15-year-old accidentally shot himself with hunting rifle
Posted: 01.16.2013 at 10:31 PM
Brianna Smith

Brianna joined WPDE in May of 2012. She is a reporter who is excited to cover all of your local stories.

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A 15-year-old accidentally shot himself with a hunting rife inside his home on Daisy Street in Georgetown according to Georgetown Police.

The boy shot himself in the foot with a 30-30 hunting rifle. He was taken to Georgetown Memorial Hospital, according to police.

Police say his injuries are not life threatening.

The boy shot himself while he was home with his younger sister, said police.

No charges have been filed and the case is under investigation.

The boy is a student at Georgetown High School.

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